Arkansas Tourism Surges Despite Spending Dip | Little Rock News

Arkansas is booming with tourists, hitting a record 54.3 million visitors — the highest in five years — as locals and out-of-staters flock to its parks, mountains, and rivers. Despite a slight dip in spending to $10.2 billion, the state’s tourism tax revenue rose modestly to $26.9 million, signaling steady growth. Over half the visitors are Arkansans, with solo travelers leading overnight stays at 47%. The state’s “Natural State” branding is clearly working, drawing more people to discover what Arkansas has to offer. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d680b2f3c3885bef